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Background
Avry Centre, in the canton of Fribourg, is one of the largest supermarkets of the Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg cooperative. Its expansion into a new shopping complex has been in preparation for nearly ten years. The project went through lengthy proceedings, up to the Federal Supreme Court.
The key points
On Friday 6 November 2026, Migros obtained the building permit for the new Avry Centre. The permits are now legally binding. Construction will not start immediately, however: the cooperative first wants to review its project.
According to its chairman, Olivier Gumy, interviewed by Frapp, Migros will mainly adjust the sizing of the spaces. Areas had been planned for the specialist stores, which the group has since sold. The future of the originally planned aquatic centre remains uncertain. Opening is still envisaged around 2033.
What it means for businesses
- Avry Centre partner retailers : according to Migros, they wish to stay on in the future centre.
- Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg : the project fits the group’s refocus on supermarkets.
Who says what
- Olivier Gumy (chairman of the Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg cooperative): the project must take account of changes in retail and customer needs.
What's next
- Project review and adaptation phase, then opening envisaged around 2033.
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